Customer Operations Associate 1

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What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - Available from day 1
• Comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do

The Customer Operations Associate, under direct supervision, tracks and provides support for the HVAC installation contract business. Actively participates in accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial activities, such as contract scheduling, revenue recognition, billings, collections, and subcontract processing. Provides administrative, day-to-day support in the operational areas of the business including material shipping, receiving, and cataloging.

How you will do it

· Works with project owners to update project cost schedules as required monthly.

· Assist installation team with project cost and revenue tracking to reach revenue goals.

· Runs query reports, research, and reconciles unaligned costs, such as labor hours, material purchases, expenses, and other operations related transactions. Performs cost transfers as necessary.

· Answers any customer/subcontractors’ inquiries and resolves or escalates customer issues as appropriate.

· Prepare and submit monthly billings to Customers. Completes any additional documentation required for billing, i.e. special pay applications, lien waiver, certified payroll, etc.

· Works with accounts receivables contacts to assist with resolution of A/R disputes.

· Research and determines appropriate actions and escalation for timely resolution of disputes.

· Incudes necessary interaction with Customers to resolve receivable issues and confirm commitment to pay.

· Processes invoice credits and rebill, as necessary. Maintains billing and collection notes within appropriate systems.

· Supports the subcontract process including issuing subcontract documentation and Purchase Orders, ensuring all documentation has been provided and received per contract requirements.

· Manage accounts payable invoicing and reconciliation of accounts payable exceptions and subcontractor PO invoicing issues as necessary.

· Coordination and support to Sales Team to review and submit project bookings and all required booking documentation, facilitates the release of the project booking from MBC, addresses any booking holds, and returns signed contract documentation to Customers.

· Provide additional operations administration support, as required.

Required

· High School diploma or equivalent

· One to two years of related work experience, preferably within a service/sales, or technical work environment.

· Must have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external clients.

· Experience accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Must have the ability to simultaneously handle a large and diverse number of projects, tasks and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.

· Ability to prioritize work activities based upon financial impact to desired business goals.

· Must have proficient computer skills within the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet business application usage.

· Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently and demonstrate solid organizational, strong analytical skills and attention to detail skills.

· Position is onsite full time.

Preferred

· Associate degree preferred.

· Experience and/or basic project accounting or costing principles are desired.

· Experience and knowledge in the Construction Industry.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.85 -$39.90 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us